Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-01
LOCAL Department..
Augusta Female Seminary
Miss NJ. J. BALDWIN, Principal.
Commencement Exercises.
MAY a7th, soth and s1st.

MAY 27th, 3Oth and 81st
The commencement exercises of the August
Female Seminary were introduced on tn
morning of the 9th ultimo.
1t Is q matter of congratulation to the friend
and patrons of this institution to note tn
manifest Improvement from session to session
in the departments brought prominently for
ward during the commencement exercises.
SCHOOL OF ART.
The programme opened as usual with tn
Art Exhibition on the 9th ultimo, consisting
of specimens of decorative art, including wori
In China painting, luster and Kensington
which for beauty and delicacy of execution
filled the beholder with surprise and admira
ton. The number and variety, as well as tn,
skill displayed, reflected great credit on the in
dustry and patience of the teacher-Mis
Lester-and her pupils. The studio proper, II
charge of Miss Fairchild. displayed the work o
her pupils for the year, consisting of charcoa
studies, object and cast studies in cragon. with
great variety of oil paintings. The exhibit.
ton included specimens of every description
of work calculated to cultivate and develope
taste and talent. To enumerate the works o.
rare merit would not be in good taste where
the class of fifty or more scholars have done SO
well but in this instance, as 1t generally hap
pens, some special notes are called for. A full
sized bust drawn in crayon, though not entire
ly finished, of the late Rev. Dr. Strider, was
recognized on the right as the eye of the visi-
tor, on entering the gallery, glanced along its
length. 1t is as faithful in art it is an affec-
tionate m emento by sister, Miss Minnie l..
Strider, who has only studied two sessions In
the school. Many visitors fingered with de-
light before the admirable portrait. Miss
Alice J. Aunspaugh, of Lynchburg, contributes
in the portraits of her father and that of her as.
sociate and friend. Miss Annie E. Kinnier, Of
the same city, graduate of the school. who
died few months since, similar exhibitions
of talent and culture. We cannot close this
portion of the report without reference to the
harvest picture by Miss Louise G. Halves, OF
Staunton, which attracted marked attention,
THE COMMENCEMENT SERMON.
In addition to the school, there was large
congregation at the Sabbath morning services
of the First Presbyterian Church where the
usual sermon was delivered by Rev. DIR. Din
vile. had been engaged for the occasion, but
sickness.
ANNUAL REPORT.
The Principal reports, with heartfelt graft
tude to God, that the session of lSS6'S7 has been
one OF unusual prosperity. The boarding de-
partment has been filled to its utmost capacity
-boarders and day pupils together numbering
200.
In consequence redemption from sickness,
there has been little or no interruption to
study, and the progress of pupils in every de-
partment has been most gratifying. The work
accomplished and standard reached in the
music and art departments, as exhibited to the
public, are guarantee OF the thoroughness OF
the training in every other study.
The great aim of teachers and principal seems
to be to press on to higher attachments each
year and to secure for their pupils the best re-
suits that faithful training can accomplish.
THE CONCERT PROGRAMMES
The concert programmes were "fastidiously
good" and reflected great credit in the selec-
ton, on Professors Hamer, Hintz, Eisenburg
and Miss Douglass, and on their pupils in tn cir
brilliant execution of all the pieces. 1t is sell
dom. indeed, that music of SO high character
is rendered SO perfectly by schoolgirls. The
solos, both vocal and instrumental, were highly
variationen," as rendered by Miss Kate Nc
Guffin, has never been surpassed in any
school.
of the 30th ultimo:
Part First.
Overture-Rosamunde (six pianos :. Schubert.
Misses A Mclean, NJ Mccullough, o Ed
wards. j. Meetze. II Wilkins, A
Fitzhugh, a Wallace, Jeter,. A
Doobs, c Webb, L Briggs and ]
Hamilton.
Vocal Solo-Ernani, invo la mi......-....... Verdi
Piano so,o-spi hn5s d s SSoper.
Miss s Berlin. ''''''' 11''-''
Vocal solo7Ah Vaise leggiera from
f""S'' '''''' Miss A Xd iiair.''' '0''"0a'
First movement from LIST symphony,
Ms Ssls Ra 09nss Piercs T. R BseTaous"
Perry. g Mckay. NJ Faulkner, NJ
Pickens. NJ Hammer, ] Parks,
Faust, NJ Clopton and Handy.
Vocal Duet-polce conforto from G Glura-
Misses Lewis and ii lesser. '''''
Piano Selo-Valse de Concert OPP 8. Fienia,0ski.
Miss NJ Mccall.
Vocal SOl0-Che faro senZa Euridice
from Orfeol. ......... ..,.... Gltck
Miss NJ Habicht
Wedding March (tour pianos) ...... MendeLsshon
Misses L Grace. n Brantley, A Smith, NJ
Wilson E Wettermark, Baldwin,
B Beirne and NJ Crawford.
Lammermoor, with flute obi
Miss X McGuffin.
Part Second.
Oyerture-The Huguenots,t Is pianos) Meyerbeer
N Mccall, Faulkner, Hardie,
H Cooper, Fitz, NJ Owings. Fow-
Ter and NJ Philips.
Vocal So,o-Rondo from Cenerentol -. Rossini
Miss Berlin.
Andante from 5th Symphony, (six
Mispea Rcriin T. Iyons Hox Seedoue'
Child. NJ Headley, B Wait, Dykes,
L Gay, and E Arey. B Amis and
MP Graham.
Vocal Duet-Briudsi Waltz...... ........ M,izio
Misses Pratt and Mercier.
Vocal Solo-Green Shades. Franz.
Miss Buttermore
Overture-Merry wives of Windsor, (six
NtcOtQi,
Misses NJ Logan. P Habicht. L Scott,
N. Rotan, M Peck. f Paris G Pat
terson. e Raun, ] Thomas ] Swee-
ney. Smith and B Alexander.
Vocal Solo-RomanZa espanola .......... Wallace.
Miss M Mccall
Piano Solo-Souvenir de Rarina.
Miss l. Bonn.
Vocal Solo-Scena Cavatina from
Miss p Habicnt 9 ~
Overture-The Barber of Seville, .......... RoSsini
Misses L Bonn. j Parks, F Fitz, M Clop-
ton, Fowler, Brubeck, G Mer-
cier. A Perry, H Owings, A Raine,
NJ Mccall and S Walston.
Programme of the 3lst:-
Prayer.
Chorus-The 23rd Psalm . Schubert.
Plano Solo-Fantasie Impromptu. ........ Chopin.
Miss Edward.
Vocal Solo-Vien milo Giorzd
Miss A Halves
Vocal Trio-Fountan of Love....... Conlpana.
Misses N Rotan, f Smith and s Walston.
Piano SolOPolka Caprice. Mills.
Miss M Clopton.
Vocal Solo-Thema und Variationen ,...... Proch.
Miss K McGuffin.
b0Th
Miss Mccullough.
During the rendition of the above, at inter-
walls, the annual report was read and the dis
tribution of certificates and prizes and the
awarding OF diplomas and medals were made
after which came the benediction.
THE HoNoRs.
1t was noticeable in the awarding of honors,
that while quite number graduated in the
various departments, one only-Miss Kathe.
rine Anderson Paxton. of Rockbridge county,
Va, graduated in the entire literary course
Those who know how difficult il is to secure
such distinction, can appreciate the honor
she has won. Miss L. Bonn, of Georgia, gradu-
ated with high honor in music.